So, Tell Me About Yourself {The College Essay}

You're thinking about applying to a myriad of colleges (yay), but they require an essay. Well, never fear English 12 is here with an assignment that is helpful! In class we are starting a college essay that describes you. Now remember---while the essay is about you it should not be so personal that you are unable to share it. If you feel uncomfortable sharing it with your peers or myself then it probably is too personal and you should choose a different moment of your life to share.

We are using the University of California prompts {if you're applying to a Cal State they don't require this essay, but it is still a class assignment}. The prompts are:

Prompt 1:

Describe the world you come from—for example, your family, community or school—and tell us how your world has shaped your dreams and aspirations.

Prompt 2:

Tell us about a personal quality, talent, accomplishment, contribution or experience that is important to you. What about this quality or accomplishment makes you proud and how does it relate to the person you are?

Final Draft Requirements: MLA Format, Times New Roman/Courier New Font size 12, Total of 1,000 words for both prompts {this is ONE essay that addresses both prompts}, limited use of state-of-being verbs and you must address each of the prompts. (One prompt response may be longer, but the shorter response must be at least 250 words).

Important Dates:  First in class edit (you pick your editor): Tuesday, November 15--25points

                               Upload edited version of your essay to Tii.com --Friday, November 18-15 points

                               Complete two peer edits on Tii.com {papers chosen at random}--Tuesday, Nov. 22

                                                                                                                                   50 points (25 per)

                               Upload final version of your essay to Tii.com --Tuesday, November 29--100 points

                               Staple and turn in any in class editing drafts with peer edit handouts--Tuesday, 

                                                                                                                                      Nov. 29--10 points

                                      Essay Point Value Total: 200